Mr. Draper graduated from Cape Henlopen High School in 1994. He and his family moved to Maine where he resided for five years while earning his associates degree. He had a very outgoing personality; he was a jokester, storyteller, and everyone he met became an instant friend. He worked with his stepfather as a flooring contractor for Jerry Watts Construction.

Mr. Draper was an avid sports enthusiast who enjoyed playing and watching all types of sports; he spent many summers playing volleyball on the local restaurant league; he loved boating and snow skiing. Mr. Draper was a devoted family man and a loving father and son. Mr. Draper was an organ donor through The Gift of Life Program; even in death he continued his generous nature by giving new hope to four people in grave need.